Virgin Money is to buy Abrdn’s 50% stake in their joint venture called Virgin Money Investments.

The number of Certified Financial Planner professional worldwide rose by 5.1% in 2023 to reach an all time record of 223,770.

Financial Planning firm Ascot Lloyd is searching for a new CEO to replace Nigel Stockton who is planning to stand down after running the business for eight years.

Chartered Financial Planning firm Craven Street Wealth has signed a deal to acquire Punter Southall’s Financial Planning division in a deal which will boost Craven's AUM by £600m to £1.8bn.

Major Swedish wealth manager Söderberg & Partners has taken a “significant” minority stake in expanding Bath-based Chartered Financial Planner Fidelius as it continues its UK expansion drive.

Fast-growing wealth manager and Financial Planner Perspective Financial Group completed two more acquisitions shortly before the Christmas break, adding £190m AUM to the firm.

Jersey-based wealth manager and financial services group TEAM plc has acquired its third Financial Planning business, it announced today.

The FCA has warned that it will intervene on the sale of client banks if selling firms fail to make clear any redress liabilities. 

Financial planning-led wealth manager Atomos is continuing on the acquisition trail with the takeover of two regional advice firms.

Succession Wealth has appointed Roger Marsden, managing director, retail UK savings and retirement at Aviva, to become its new CEO.